Healthy Refried Beans

Healthy Refried Beans (pdf)

Makes: 4 servings (½ cup per serving)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ onion, diced
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• ⅔ cup broth (chicken or vegetable)

Directions

1. Drain and rinse the beans.
2. Collect, dice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is soft.
4. Stir in garlic powder and chili powder. Reduce heat to low.
5. Add pinto beans and broth, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Mash beans with a potato masher or the back of a fork.
7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Be creative! Add to enchiladas or quesadillas. Serve as a side dish topped with fresh, washed, chopped cilantro and cheese or rolled into tortillas.